-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Mercedes and tire supplier Pirelli have been punished by world motorsport 's governing body after conducting an unsanctioned tire test .

The Formula One team and Pirelli were called to an FIA tribunal following a three-day , 1,000 kilometer trial in Spain last month .

The FIA ruled Friday that the German manufacturer would not be able to take part in the upcoming young driver test event , with the team also having to split costs for the tribunal equally with Pirelli and the motorsort regulator .

Mercedes escaped a more severe penalty , with the tribunal having had the power to impose points penalties , fines or complete exclusion from the F1 world championship .

Despite punishing Mercedes , the tribunal concluded the team had no reason to think the test contravened competition rules , which forbid unsanctioned in-season testing .

It also ruled Pirelli had failed to offer other teams the chance to participate in the test .

The case was brought to a tribunal after rival teams Ferrari and Red Bull lodged a protest having learned of the test at the Circuit de Catalunya .

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`` The Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team acknowledges and accepts the decision of the FIA international tribunal published today , '' read a statement from the team released on Friday .

`` Mercedes accepts the proportionate penalties of a reprimand and suspension from the forthcoming young driver test that have been decided upon by the tribunal .

`` Mercedes would like to once again restate its firm belief in proper due process and commend the FIA for the principle of an independent disciplinary body .

`` The team would furthermore like to thank the international tribunal and its president for the fair hearing it received .

`` In the best interests of the sport , the team does not intend to avail itself of any right to appeal the decision . ''

Mercedes will be on the grid when the 2013 Formula One season continued with British Grand Prix on June 30 .

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The FIA bans Mercedes from taking part in forthcoming young driver test

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Punishment comes after Mercedes and Pirelli took part in an unsanctioned tire test

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FIA ruled that tire supplier Pirelli had failed to offer other teams the chance to test

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The 2013 Formula One season continues with the British Grand Prix on July 30